Singalong to raise our spirits in solidarity – January 13, 2019
Peace and Justice singalong! Let’s get together and sing and play music. Maybe bring some snacks if you care to. Bring your voice, if you want bring an instrument, and bring some songs… if you have some favorites for others to try, it’s up to you! Sunday, January 13, 5:00 pm Skyridge Church 394 S. […]
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KNOW monthly planning meeting
NEXT MEETING of KNOW: Monday, Jan. 14th, 2018, 5:00 – 6:30 pm. (Second Monday of the month) First Presbyterian Church downtown Kalamazoo. Park and enter at rear of building. We meet on third floor. We welcome and encourage all to attend who share our vision for peace and justice.
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Weekly Vigil for Peace
KNOW has a vigil for peace every Sunday at noon in front of the Federal Building, corner of Park and Michigan downtown Kalamazoo. Even if you can show up for a couple of minutes, you will be welcomed by our friendly crew. We usually have announcements at 12:45 pm, so that may be useful for […]
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Welcome
KNOW T-shirts now available!
Get your KNOW T-shirt, we just had a new run of the classic blue fashion accessory. $15 donation or more. Message on the back is a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “War is the enemy of the poor.” To get one, come to a vigil, meeting or Contact Bob Kildea, rlkildea@sbcglobal.net
Events
Singalong to raise our spirits in solidarity – January 13, 2019
Peace and Justice singalong! Let’s get together and sing and play music. Maybe bring some snacks if you care to. Bring your voice, if you want bring an instrument, and bring some songs… if you have some favorites for others to try, it’s up to you! Sunday, January 13, 5:00 pm Skyridge Church 394 S. […]
Issues
Brief history and background of Israeli/Palestine conflict
Justice and Peace for the People of Palestine and Israel: What We Must Do A very brief history… It is a common misconception that the struggle in Israel/Palestine has gone on for thousands of years and thus will never be resolved. Actually, problems only began in the late 19th Century, when in response to […]
News
Statement on Tree of Life Synagogue tragedy
In response to the horrific anti-Semitic violence in Pittsburgh last Saturday, Oct. 27, Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents of War (KNOW) and the Kalamazoo Interfaith Coalition for Peace and Justice reaffirm their support for the Jewish community and strongly condemn anti-Semitism and all other forms of racism and bigotry. We grieve with the families of the victims […]
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Brief history and background of Israeli/Palestine conflict
December 29, 2018 06:12 -
Critical Issues, Alternative Views episode – Carbon Pricing and fighting climate change
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Statement on Tree of Life Synagogue tragedy
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Free film at Library – 6:00 pm Thursday, Nov. 15
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Singalong to raise our spirits in solidarity – January 13, 2019
October 21, 2018 15:10
Recent Articles
Brief history and background of Israeli/Palestine conflict
Justice and Peace for the People of Palestine and Israel: What We Must Do A very brief history… It is a common misconception that the struggle in Israel/Palestine has gone on for thousands of years and thus will never be resolved. Actually, problems only began in the late 19th Century, when in response to […]
Critical Issues, Alternative Views episode – Carbon Pricing and fighting climate change
A discussion with Dr. Barry Rabe, author of Can We Price Carbon
Free film at Library – 6:00 pm Thursday, Nov. 15
The Occupation of the American Mind A free film presented by Be-in-the-KNOW film series Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponent of War (KNOW) 6:00 pm, Thursday, November 15, 2018 (Note the earlier time to allow for discussion after the movie.) Kalamazoo Public Library downtown, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo Van Deusen Room A documentary narrated by Pink Floyd’s […]
Singalong to raise our spirits in solidarity – January 13, 2019
Peace and Justice singalong! Let’s get together and sing and play music. Maybe bring some snacks if you care to. Bring your voice, if you want bring an instrument, and bring some songs… if you have some favorites for others to try, it’s up to you! Sunday, January 13, 5:00 pm Skyridge Church 394 S. […]
Nonviolence Skills Training – Saturday, September 29
Nonviolence Skills Training Saturday, September 29 at 9 AM – 3:00 PM Skyridge Church of The Brethren 394 S Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009 Sponsored by Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents of War (KNOW) Please join us for this training led by Meta Peace Team, a Michigan-based internationally recognized resource for nonviolent conflict resolution! The cost is […]
Songs of Justice, Songs of Peace Concert – Oct. 6th
Songs of Justice, Songs of Peace Concert & Sing-Along! Saturday, Oct 6, 2018, 7:00pm – 9:00pm People’s Church, 1758 10th St., Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Featuring Steve Deasy Sponsored by: Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents of War Doors open at 6:30pm. The event is free and open to all who belive in peace and justice. Donations welcome. […]
Free film: AMERICAN COUP – Oct. 17th – 6:30 pm
FREE film showing: AMERICAN COUP Kalamazoo Public Library, Van Deusen Room Wednesday, October 17, 6:30 pm (please NOTE: new date, moved from September) AMERICAN COUP tells the story of the 1953 coup carried out by the CIA to topple the popular Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. Mossadegh had nationalized Iran’s oil industry to protect Iran’s […]
WHY DO WARS PREVAIL? a talk by Rev. Harold Beu
WHY DO WARS PREVAIL? A talk given by Rev. Harold W. Beu Imagine Peace Conference First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo, Michigan 19 August 2018 So, the first question we are asked ourselves today is: Why do wars still prevail since the end of World War I in 1918 even though they are more threatening? […]
Statement on Gaza – April 27, 2018 protest outside Rep. Fred Upton’s office
We are here to show our support and solidarity with the people of Gaza. Gaza is a small strip of land along the Mediterranean. It is 140 square miles in area, only ¼ the size of Kalamazoo County. In this small plot of land live 2 million inhabitants, the vast majority from families who were […]
Vigil for Gaza
Vigil for Gaza in front of Rep. Fred Upton’s office: 350 E. Michigan downtown Kalamazoo (near Sarkozy’s Bakery) Friday, April 27, 2018 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Tell Rep. Fred Upton: He must speak out against the deadly use of force against unarmed demonstrators in Gaza Stop all US […]